The "real" stuff auto air

[jeanseb]

Hello,

So far I have been airbrushing using auto air paints, because they do not smell bad and I can work in my basement with relatively good aeration systems and proper repiratory mask.

However, I have seen some limitations with these paints (mainly since I am a beginnner, I would like to work around some spraying defect by sanding between coats) and I would like to switch to other types of paints (acrylics?).

My main concern is aeration systems since I work in my basement.

How to get started in a safe manneer? How much does aeration equipment costs? Any tips on how to trap fumes?

Any other advice on how to get started with the "real" paints would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[redanner]

I can't really direct you about where to start with aeration systems but take into consideration to anybody that maybe on the upper levels of the house including yourself. I don't know if you are married with children ? My wife has allergies and asthma. It doesn't take much to make her sick. She used to get sick when my cloths smelled of Urethane harden paint. I wish you good luck and be thoughtful.

[jeanseb]

I can't really direct you about where to start with aeration systems but take into consideration to anybody that maybe on the upper levels of the house including yourself. I don't know if you are married with children ? My wife has allergies and asthma. It doesn't take much to make her sick. She used to get sick when my cloths smelled of Urethane harden paint. I wish you good luck and be thoughtful.

Hello,

Thanks fo the answer. How do you guys work with such paints?

[redanner]

Jeanseb that is a thing of the past for me. I haven't did any kind of vehicle painting in 20 years. Went to college after 15 years of body work. Right now i just airbrush on canvas or illustration board. I wouldn't mind painting some motor cycles but I don't have a place for that kind of work.

[colourshift]

I do not advise painting any urethanes inside a house. Even with vent fans, etc. You're asking for trouble.

Yes, when you spray heavy with AA (a heavy pigment like white) it will get grainy on you...however, over thin it, don't hose it, and you end up with a relatively smooth surface without the grain. You MUST do thin, light coats.

Here's a boat that was painted with black (urethane), graphics - all of em, flames, and text - were painted with auto air....cleared with a urethane clear coat. We did the black in urethane due to the area to be covered....granted, I work with a pro painter at a shop who takes damn good care of me with uro's.

I've been using waterbased automotive paints for over 10 years... there's a learning curve. But it can be over come....and you get the bennies of a safe work environment.

[sharonsstudio]

THe only way I do uros Is out in the garage that is away from the house.. no way would I even attempt uros or any smelly paint in the basement..
but you can get an air filter system you can build in your basement with a window and fan system out a window or bulked.. but it's a big cost..
I have used one of those tents with sides and built a fan system but you have to be careful on a windy day you'll have funky things happening to your paint.. hope this helps